Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Going to Ground

Traveling, with dodgy internet. I think I'm going to ground for a couple of days, or maybe weeks. Look for me in two weeks, or maybe three, or maybe less. Meanwhile, I leave you with fa (supposed) factoid, and some questions. The factoid, if it is one: I am advised that among the grave goods found with the mummies of Egyption pharaohs, we find contraceptives. This prompts at least three questions:

Why do you need contraceptives in the afterlife? Are they afraid of too many little pharaohs running around?